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Smoky TLT (Tempeh Lettuce Tomato) Sandwich

It's hard to beat a good sandwich, and this one definitely hits the spot. This TLT is made with our Smoky Tempeh so you'll get plenty of wholefood protein to keep you going. What's more, it takes less than 30 minutes to prepare this delish dish.

Recipe by Better Nature

25 min
Serves: 
2

ingredients

  • 3 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil or oil of your choice
  • 1 pack (220g) Better Nature Smoky Tempeh
  • 4 slices of bread
  • 3 tablespoons mayo of your choice
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ clove of crushed garlic
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 finely chopped tomato
  • 1 gem lettuce sliced into leaves
  • Optional: ½ finely chopped avocado
  • Optional: 2 finely chopped spring onions

instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Slice the block of Smoky Tempeh lengthwise and cook for 3-5 minutes on either side until browned.
  3. Lightly toast the bread to your liking.
  4. Mix the mayo, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, salt, garlic and lemon juice together in a bowl until they form a consistent mixture.
  5. Place the lettuce and tomato on two of the slices of bread.
  6. Add the slices of Smoky Tempeh on top, followed by the mayo, then avocado and spring onions if you’re including these.
  7. Pop the other slice of bread on top and serve up.

instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Slice the block of Smoky Tempeh lengthwise and cook for 3-5 minutes on either side until browned.
  3. Lightly toast the bread to your liking.
  4. Mix the mayo, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, salt, garlic and lemon juice together in a bowl until they form a consistent mixture.
  5. Place the lettuce and tomato on two of the slices of bread.
  6. Add the slices of Smoky Tempeh on top, followed by the mayo, then avocado and spring onions if you’re including these.
  7. Pop the other slice of bread on top and serve up.
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